Create a Member Site with Restricted Access and Paywalls
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Member Sites: Create Restricted Access & Membership Content

Create a Member Site with Restricted Access and Paywalls OR Member Sites: Create Restricted Access & Membership Content

By Michael Chen

December 28, 2024 at 04:36 PM

A member site provides exclusive content that only subscribed members can access. You can create free or paid memberships with varying access levels and content types.

Creating a Member Site

  1. Enable Member Sites:
  • Open Member Sites panel
  • Switch the Member Sites toggle on
  1. Add a New Member Site:
  • Open Pages panel
  • Click + icon next to Member Sites
  • Name your member site
  • Set membership pricing (recurring, one-time, or free)
  • Click Done

Adding Content

To add pages to your member site:

  1. Navigate to Pages panel
  2. Click the member site where you want to add content
  3. Select Add page
  4. Choose a layout
  5. Enter page title

Note: The first page automatically becomes the member site homepage.

Key Features:

  • Drag existing pages into member sites
  • Add navigation links to external sources
  • Create custom member navigation
  • Preview gated content using summary blocks
  • Protect member content from search engines

Content Protection:

  • Pages aren't indexed in site maps
  • Non-members see a paywall
  • SEO options are deactivated
  • URLs removed from site map

Managing Member Sites:

Settings you can modify:

  • Member site name
  • Pricing plans
  • Paywall customization
  • Global settings

To delete a member site:

  1. Open Pages panel
  2. Click settings icon next to member site
  3. Select Delete member site
  4. Confirm deletion

Important Considerations:

  • Email members before deletion
  • Deleting doesn't remove pricing plans
  • Former member pages become unrestricted
  • Members retain account access
  • Consider using passwords for leftover content

Best Practices:

  • Create a public sign-up page
  • Include pricing plan comparisons
  • Customize paywall messaging
  • Maintain clear member communication
  • Regular content updates

This comprehensive system allows you to create and manage exclusive content while maintaining member engagement and site security.

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